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Monthly Archives: May 2025

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Author chalak moussa Categories Mergasor Technical Institute

Mergasor Technical Institute Holds Certificate Awarding Ceremony for International Education Course

On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, Mergasor Technical Institute, part of Erbil Polytechnic University, hosted a certificate awarding ceremony to recognize the participants of the international training course titled “Bridging Cultures in Education: A Global Approach.”

The event was held in the presence of Dr. Talib Mohammed Sharif Omer, Dean of Mergasor Technical Institute; Dr. Thad Russell, Vice President of Porterville College in California, USA; Professor Dr. Elissa Queenan from Porterville College, California as well as members of the Institute Council board members , faculty, staff, and students.

Dr. Omer opened the ceremony with welcoming remarks delivered in both Kurdish and English, expressing appreciation for the international partnership and the participants’ dedication. This was followed by a speech from Dr. Thad Russell, who highlighted the importance of cross-cultural collaboration in education.

The course was launched as part of an academic cooperation agreement between Porterville College and Mergasor Technical Institute under the broader framework of a Memorandum of Understanding with Erbil Polytechnic University.

Designed to build bridges between educators globally, the program ran from November 2024 toMarch 10, 2025, with the participation of 51 university lecturers and 22 K-12 teachers from across the region.

Conducted online through the Canvas and Zoom platforms, the course included five in-depth modules covering key topics such as:
• The impact of higher education and culture
• Effective classroom design
• High-impact teaching practices
• Understanding students and designing effective lessons
• Identifying and addressing cultural, economic, and social barriers to equitable education

The program also offered a platform for integrating global pedagogical theories and sharing innovative teaching strategies.

At the conclusion of the event, certificates of completion were awarded to all participants by Professor Dr. Elissa Queenan from Porterville College, California,USA

This initiative underscores the Institute’s ongoing commitment to international collaboration and professional development for educators, aiming to foster a more inclusive and globally connected educational environment.

Author chalak moussa Categories Mergasor Technical Institute

Erbil Polytechnic University Hosts Certificate Awarding Ceremony for International Education Program

On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Erbil Polytechnic University (EPU) hosted a certificate awarding ceremony at the University Presidency to honor participants of the professional development program titled “Bridging Between Cultures in Education.”

The event was held in the presence of Prof. Dr. Edrees Mohammed Tahir Harki, Rector of Erbil Polytechnic University; Dr. Talib Mohammed Sharif Omer, Dean of Mergasor Technical Institute; representatives from the Office of the Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research; Dr. Thad Russell, Vice President of Porterville College in California, USA; as well as deans, faculty members, and other distinguished guests.

The ceremony commenced with welcoming remarks delivered by Dr. Talib Omer in both Kurdish and English, highlighting the significance of international collaboration in the field of education. This was followed by speeches from Prof. Dr. Edrees Harki and Dr. Thad Russell, both emphasizing the importance of global partnerships in advancing educational practices and teacher development.

This initiative was carried out under the framework of a Memorandum of Understanding between Porterville College and Mergasor Technical Institute, affiliated with EPU. The program, which ran from November 2024toMarch 25, 2025, aimed to build a bridge between educators from Kurdistan and their peers worldwide.

A total of 73 participants—including 51 university lecturers and 22 K-12 teachers—successfully completed the course. Delivered online through Canvas and Zoom platforms, the program included five intensive modules covering a range of topics such as:
• The impact of culture on education
• Effective classroom design
• High-impact teaching practices
• Measurable learning outcomes
• Lesson planning

The program provided a valuable opportunity for educators to explore global pedagogical theories and share best practices.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, certificates were presented to all participants by instructors from Porterville College and the Dean of Mergasor Technical Institute.

This event marks a significant milestone in the continued efforts to foster international academic collaboration and promote professional development in the education sector across the Kurdistan Region.

Author Jihan Jihan Categories Master Thesis

The importance of title and picture in designing newspaper (Khabat and hawler) newspapers took as example


  • zhikar hikmat hassan

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  • This research entitled (The position of titles and images in newspaper design)، this research used the descriptive type and content analysis method،
    which used both newspapers (Khabat and Erbil) as an example from (1/1/2023) to (31/9/2023).
    The researcher selected (30) numbers from each newspaper and used artificial years to obtain the issues of both newspapers. This research is in the field of newspapers in general and design in particular. The researcher has tried to explain the ways that a newspaper takes to use appropriate images and titles in the whole pages and specially in the first page of (Khabat and Erbil) newspaper.
    The aim of this research is to know the design of titles and images and to become familiar with the ways of designing and publishing newspapers،
    also to know the position of the two genders in the design of both Khabat and Erbil newspapers. To get more information the researcher did an interview with the writer and the designer of both newspapers، and for analyzing data and informations used statistical tools based on SPSS.
    The most important conclusions reached by the researcher are:
    • Both Khabat and Erbil newspapers have political titles because both newspapers are political.
    • Both newspapers paid great attention to political images because they are political newspapers.
    • Both newspapers (Khabat and Erbil) most of the photos used on the front pages of the newspapers are (Close Up) type.


  • Erbil Technical Administrative College

  • media

  • design
Author Jihan Jihan Categories Master Thesis

The role of Biomechanical Alignment on Managing Knee Joint Osteoarthritis


  • Muhammed Jalil omer

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  • muhammed

  • Knee joint osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease where the knee's articular cartilage gradually deteriorates. This condition affects a large number of individuals globally and can result in substantial pain, restricted functionality, and alterations in joint structure.

    Aim of the study: To evaluate the effect of biomechanical alignment for patients with knee joint OA.

    Materials and Methods: 40 patients were participated in this study, their ages between 30-80 years, both female and male. The patients were diagnosed by Rheumatologists and Orthopedists regarding their knee pain. The participants are divided into two groups: group A is experimental group 20 patients who underwent usual OA treatment with biomechanical intervention and group B is control group 20 patients who underwent usual OA treatment of physiotherapy and medication. The data was collected at Rizgary Teaching Hospital and Erbil Teaching Hospital during the period December 2021 to july 2023.

    Results: The results showed that both groups were effective in decreasing pain and improving physical functions, in the study group the average of overall post pain score (1.10) is lower than the average of pre pain score (2.9) and the mean difference is (1.8). In the control group the average of overall post pain score (1.80) is lower than the average of pre pain score (2.7) and the mean difference is (0.9). It means that the study group is more effectively treated than the control group.

    Conclusion: The reduction of knee joint pain, improving physical activities and realign the malalignment of the knee joint after using lateral wedge outsole are demonstrated.


  • Erbil Technical Health College

  • physiotherapy

  • physiotherapy
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